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The 6 Best Burr Coffee Grinders for Every Brew Style, Budget and Bean

After trying out over 20 different options, these are the six best burr coffee grinders that we love a latte (get it?)

We Tried 5 of the Best Manual Coffee Grinders—These Are the 3 We Recommend

The best manual coffee grinder can still create consistent, aromatic grounds if you're traveling or without an outlet


10 Best Food Subscription Boxes To Give as Gifts (Or Enjoy Yourself!)

Over the years, we've tried more than 100 food subscription boxes. These are the 10 you'll never catch us canceling.


We Tested 10 Air Fryer Toaster Ovens—These Six Are the Best

Our team fired up 10 of the best air fryer toaster ovens. After cooking up fries, cakes and 10 whole...


Cuisinart Pellet Grill Review: A Modest Option for Beginner Pitmasters

The compact Cuisinart pellet grill is a budget-friendly option for most backyards. Here's what our Product Testing Team liked about...

Yoder Pellet Grill Review: A Compact (Yet Powerful) Smoker

With the Yoder Pellet Grill, price and quality go hand in hand—it may be one of the more expensive pellet...


Raise a Glass for the 5 Best Beer of the Month Clubs

We tried over 20 different beers to determine the best beer of the month club for hop newbies and expert...

RecTeq Pellet Grill Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Smoker

Discover the best of the best—our testing team ranked the RecTeq Flagship 1100 as our overall favorite pellet grill after...


Pit Boss Pellet Grill Review: An Easy-To-Use Option at a Modest Price Point

Need a fast, easy-to-use pellet grill? Here's everything you need to know about the Pit Boss Sportsman, from assembly to...


Weber Pellet Grill Review: Our Favorite Option for Succulent Searing

Living up to the reputation of the original Weber charcoal grills, the Weber pellet grill won us over with its...


Traeger Tailgater Review: The Best Pellet Grill for Beginners

Short on backyard space or shopping on a budget? Here's our full review on the beginner-friendly Traeger Tailgater pellet grill.

Traeger Pro 575 Review: Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Pellet Grill

Searching for a pellet grill? We tested multiple brands, and the Traeger 575 was our top budget-friendly pick. Here's why.


We Tried 13 of the Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers—These Are the 7 Worth Buying

The best pour-over coffee maker enhances the flavors and aromas of your favorite coffee beans—and it's not as difficult as...


3 Best Coffee Grinders for Espresso, Tested by a Former Barista

Our Product Testing Team (along with a former barista) tried 21 different coffee grinders. These are the ones that pulled...


Book of the Month Club Review: Is a Book Subscription Worth It?

Readers, this one's for you! We spent three months testing Book of the Month club to see if it's worth...


Pit Boss vs. Traeger: Who Makes the Better Pellet Grill?

Two popular pellet grill brands, but which is the best? We tested Pit Boss vs. Traeger to find out.

Traeger Timberline Review: Packed With Special Features and Worth the Splurge

Add an outdoor kitchen to the backyard with no build-out required with the Traeger Timberline. Here's our full review on...


We Tested the 7 Best Pellet Grills for Every Pit Boss

After smoking 115 pounds of pork shoulder (plus chicken breasts, salmon, corn and pork chops), we feel confident that these...


Pellet Grill vs. Gas Grill: We Tested 18 Grills To Find out Which Is Better

Deciding between a pellet grill vs. gas grill? We tested 18 grills to determine which fuel source yields tastier results.


We Tested 4 of the Best Traeger Grills—Here Are Our Thoughts

Our grilling experts smoked over 40 pounds of pork shoulder in our quest to test four of the best Traeger...


Pellet Grill vs. Charcoal Grill: We Tried 19 Grills for the Ultimate Comparison

Pellet grill vs. charcoal? We put both to the test. Find out which is the better fit for your budget...


Traeger vs. Recteq: Who Makes the Better Pellet Grill?

Does Recteq or Traeger make the better pellet grill for wood-fired flavor? We put them to the test to find...


HexClad Reviews: 5 Items That Are Worth the Hype [Tested]

Eyeing HexClad reviews to see if the trendy cookware brand is worth the splurge? We tested cookware, knives and accessories...


5 Best Plant of the Month Clubs for Budding Plant Parents (And Pros)

A plant of the month club is the perfect way to explore your green thumb—no decisions or know-how required


We Tested More Than 20 Coffee Tumblers—These Are the 8 Best Options for Hot and Iced Dr...

We tested 21 travel coffee cups to find the best coffee tumbler options. The top performers surprised us—and some of...

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RTIC vs. YETI: Which Outdoor Goods Brand Is Better?

Looking for a cooler or coffee tumbler that gets the job done? We compared two of the most popular outdoor...


Hydro Flask vs. Stanley: Which Coffee Tumbler Brand Is Better?

The Hydro Flask vs. Stanley debate has fans on both sides. Our expert Product Testing Team tried tumblers from each...


We Tried the Underrated Stanley Aerolight Coffee Tumbler—And It’s Our New Favorit...

Move over, Stanley Quencher! The Stanley Aerolight travel tumbler is our Product Testing Team's top choice for travelers.


Stanley vs. YETI: Who Makes a Better Travel Coffee Tumbler?

We tried coffee tumblers from the biggest brands to finally settle the Stanley vs. YETI debate. Here's what we learned.


Yeti Rambler Coffee Tumbler Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The Yeti Rambler has a cult following, but how does this coffee tumbler stand up to the competition? We put...


Hydro Flask vs. YETI: Which Brand is Better?

As the Hydro Flask vs. YETI debate rages, our Product Testing Team tested both brands to see which is worth...